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• Photos Reveal New Facade of Google's Thompson Center in Chicago architecture-design

  Recent images from August 2026 showcase the nearly finished exterior of Chicago's Thompson Center, which is currently being renovated by the architectural firm Jahn. Constructed…

• Claudio Costa's Radical Archaeology: 'Metamagico' at PAV Turin exhibition

  Claudio Costa, who often buried his works to return to origins, is the focus of 'Metamagico', a show at PAV – Parco Arte Vivente in Turin. Curated by Marco Scotini and produced…

• Francesco Pirazzi's Glowing Paintings on Absence to Show at Luce Gallery, Turin exhibition

  Francesco Pirazzi, a painter from Turin, will present his oil paintings at Luce Gallery starting October 28. His art conveys an emotional essence through the portrayal of simple…

• Caraçá Residence by 23 SUL: Renovation Adding a Second Floor While Preserving Original Proportions architecture-design

  The Caraçá Residence, finished in 2023 by architectural firm 23 SUL, spans 233 square meters. The project was executed by notable architects, including Gabriel Manzi and Ivo…

• National Geographic's 'Lion' Series: Four-Year Journey Plus Drone Cinematography by Anthony Njuguna other

  On August 19, National Geographic will debut its documentary series Lion, directed by Jon Favreau, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. This four-part…

• Trump posts map of Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory', denies Iran talks other

  On Tuesday, President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as "New US Territory," while denying any negotiations with Iran. This statement…

• Cc Foundation and David Chau Fellow Reflects on First Year at LACMA institutional

  The inaugural year of the Cc Foundation and David Chau Fellowship at LACMA has concluded, centering on Asian and diasporic art. Beginning in May 2025, the fellow collaborated with…

• AI Decodes Mathematical Fingerprints of Jazz Greats in New Cambridge Study ai-technology

  Three researchers from the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to define the musical 'fingerprints' of twenty of the most celebrated jazz pianists in…

• British Drone Technology Used in Ukrainian Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Moscow Warns UK other

  Ukraine is conducting deep-strike attacks inside Russian territory using drones developed by two British companies under the 'Deep-Strike Campaign.' Russian Foreign Minister…

• Giuseppe Stampone's 'L'ospite inatteso' Turns Hotel di Cittadellarte Rooms into a Political Exhibition exhibition

  The exhibition 'L'ospite inatteso' (The Unexpected Guest) by Giuseppe Stampone is showcased throughout all 31 rooms of the Hotel di Cittadellarte in Biella, under the curation of…

• Daniel Cox Shares Techniques for Capturing Acrobatic Dolphins artist

  Daniel Cox, a seasoned wildlife photographer with four decades of experience, recently photographed Pacific white-sided dolphins in British Columbia, Canada, during a photo tour.…

• France’s New Law Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion with Environmental Charges and Ad Ban opinion-review

  Beginning in September, France will increase environmental fees for ultra-fast-fashion brands such as Shein and Temu. Next year, a subsequent regulation will prohibit advertising…

• The Creation of Isaac Asimov's 'Nightfall': A 1941 Science Fiction Masterpiece publication

  In March 1941, Isaac Asimov, then a 21-year-old graduate student in chemistry, aimed to make a name for himself in writing. Inspired by editor John W. Campbell Jr., who quoted…

• Bode Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear: Western-Inspired Looks and a Youthful Cast opinion-review

  Emily Adams Bode Aujla presented Bode's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, closing the Rodeo Bodeo chapter and unveiling a two-part narrative inspired by 1920s–40s imagery and…

• Canadian Baritone Philippe Sly Lives with Monks to Prepare for Salzburg St. Francis Role artist

  Philippe Sly, a Canadian baritone, is starring in the Salzburg Festival's production of Olivier Messiaen's six-hour opera St. François d'Assise. To immerse himself in the…

• Lita Albuquerque's New Earthworks and Palm Springs Exhibition artist

  At the age of 80, artist Lita Albuquerque is engaged in a month-long residency at High Desert Test Sites in Joshua Tree, which was previously the residence of Andrea Zittel. In…

• Dark Tales at Martin Parr Foundation Probes Gothic Undercurrents in British Documentary Photography exhibition

  The exhibition 'Dark Tales: British Documentary Photography and the Gothic' is set to commence on 17 September 2026 at the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol, continuing until 20…

• Cosmological Evolution Theory Gains New Support from James Webb Telescope Findings other

  The concept of "cosmological evolution" posits that black holes enable the reproduction of universes, potentially giving rise to new ones through a process akin to Darwinian…

• Biennale del Gran Sasso Presents 'La Soglia' for 2026 Edition with Selected Artists exhibition

  The Biennale del Gran Sasso, a new art biennial distributed along the Cammino del Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, will hold its first edition in 2026. The call for artists closed June 28,…

• Vogue Staff Dogs Model Dogue Merch and Luxury Accessories in Studio Shoot other

  Six dogs belonging to Vogue staff modeled the magazine's Dogue merchandise alongside luxury accessories during a photo shoot at Condé Nast studio four. The canine cast included…

• Why Artists Should Price Small Works Higher: Sliding Scale Strategy opinion-review

  This opinion piece from RedDotBlog addresses a common pricing mistake among artists: using a strict per-square-inch formula for small versus large artworks. It argues that linear…

• ByteDance and Motion Picture Association Forge AI Copyright Safeguards Pact ai-technology

  ByteDance has entered an agreement with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to protect copyrighted material as AI tools evolve. The deal follows February concerns from Disney and…

• 300-Year-Old Revolutionary War Witness Tree Undergoes Lifesaving Treatment cultural-heritage

  In South Carolina, a 300-year-old live oak, known as a witness tree from the Revolutionary War, has recently undergone urgent maintenance due to failing support chains. Standing…

• Ancient Roman Sex as Power: Historian Esmé Louise James on Status, Desire, and Julius Caesar other

  In a recent conversation with Freitag, Esmé Louise James, a sex historian from Melbourne, explores how ancient Roman sexuality served as a means of asserting power and social…

• Reading Fiction Boosts Brain Health, Slows Cognitive Decline other

  An article from the Washington Post, released on August 18, 2026, emphasizes the mental advantages of engaging with fiction. It notes that various forms of reading, such as…

• Oscar Lucien Ono's Restrained Ibiza Retreat Honors Es Vedrà's Mystical Pull architecture-design

  Oscar Lucien Ono, a designer, along with his spouse Rubén Cuenca, transformed their hillside retreat in Cala Vadella, Ibiza, originally built in the 1970s, drawing inspiration…

• DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims 2,300 Lives; WHO Chief Warns It Is Not Contained other

  The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 2,300 fatalities out of nearly 5,000 reported cases, marking it as the most lethal outbreak in the…

• Anna Weyant Paints Marc Jacobs for Vanity Fair Style 2026 Cover artist

  Anna Weyant’s Old Master–inspired portrait of Marc Jacobs, showing the designer in Chanel tweed and silver salon clips, graces Vanity Fair’s Style 2026 cover. The cover story,…

• Shu Lea Cheang’s 'LOVER LOVE' at Leslie-Lohman Reimagines Trans Stories Through Movable Screens exhibition

  At the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art in Soho, Shu Lea Cheang's 'LOVER LOVE' will be exhibited until January 3, 2027. This installation showcases a 28-minute film displayed on four…

• Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Pop-Up at ICP Marks Exhibition Closing market-auction

  On September 28, the International Center of Photography (ICP) will conclude its exhibition 'Yves Saint Laurent and Photography.' To celebrate this occasion, a vintage pop-up…

• Getty Curators Rate Art Emojis Across Platforms in Social Media Series digital

  In Los Angeles, curators from the J. Paul Getty Museum have initiated a series of social media updates that analyze the appearance of art-themed emojis across different platforms…

• Prime Video's 'Les Moutons détectives': Digital Sheep Star in a Charming Agatha Christie-Style Comedy other

  In the Prime Video series 'Les Moutons détectives,' a digitally animated flock of ewes and rams holds its own against an impressive cast. The show is a detective comedy with an…

• Charity Campaigner Claire Lomas Dies After Microlight Crash While Filming Apple Series other

  Claire Lomas, who made history as the first individual to finish a marathon using a bionic suit, passed away on 22 August 2024, following a microlight accident in Jordan on 15…

• Brightin Star's Ultra-Thin 28mm f/2.8 Lens Now in Liquid Silver Finish other

  Brightin Star has introduced a new "Liquid Silver" variant of its X-Slim 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens designed for the Leica M mount, which was initially available in black in 2023.…

• André Wendland's 'On Stage' Turns BETTER GO SOUTH into Theatrical Spectacle for Berlin Art Week 2026 exhibition

  André Wendland's solo exhibition 'On Stage' opens at BETTER GO SOUTH during Berlin Art Week 2026, turning the gallery into a hybrid of stage, theatre, and elaborate visual trick.…

• Flyway City Exhibition at Chicago Architecture Center Reimagines Urban Design for Birds and Humans exhibition

  On display at the Chicago Architecture Center until January 3, the exhibition "Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem," co-curated by Studio Gang Architects,…

• Opinion Piece Argues AI Detection Tools Won't Last Despite Proliferation ai-technology

  The opinion article 'Why Writing Detectors for AI Won't Work' was published on August 18, 2026, on The Washington Post opinions section. It is part of the Superintelligent…

• Gustav Metzger's 1959 Invention of Programmed Disappearance in Art artist

  In 1959, Gustav Metzger pioneered auto-destructive art in London, making programmed disappearance the core of his practice. His works, centered on disintegration and annihilation,…

• Yurica Design & Architecture: A Studio Bridging Nara and San Francisco architecture-design

  Led by architect Yurika Takemura, Yurica Design & Architecture operates from Nara, Japan, and San Francisco, USA. The studio views architecture not as static objects but as a…

• Migrant Women in Ceuta Report Sexual Harassment at Makeshift Camp other

  On July 30, a group of women who crossed into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, reported that their struggles with sleeping outdoors are worsened by the risk of sexual…